Kelantan Food Festival At United Nation HQ

Anyone who live nearby UN Headquarter in New York and fancy for new food taste, just help yourself to the Kelantan Food Festival held here. It will open for 10-day starting from 25 April 2007. It is an event to mark the 50th anniversary of Malaysia's independence as well as its 50th anniversary of membership in the world body.

The guests were treated to some rare culinary delights, including salad of bean sprout with shrimps (kerabu taugeh dengan udang), tangy seafood soup with a dash of tumeric (sup singgang lautan), grilled chicken Kelantan-style served with herbs in rice and pickles (ayam percik, nasi kerabu dan acar), pearls of sago in Melaka palm syrup (sago gula Melaka), sweet pastries of Kelantan (aneka kuih Kelantan) and frothy Kelantan tea and coffee (teh tarik dan kopi).

Nine chefs have been flown in from Malaysia to prepare food for guests during the food festival, which will be on until May 4. Dancers from Kelantan put on a cultural performance and a fashion show "All in Songket" was staged by Zang Toi, an internationally-acclaimed fashion designer of Kelantanese descent now living in New York.

Material from Bernama

"I'm sure Malaysian students would be very glad of having this event. At least, they have the opportunity to eat the kelatanese foods. I'm sure some of them are missing the food so much."

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Golfing paradise for foreign tourist

Nature all over the golf course

Golfing in Sabah

Malaysia is a “paradise” for foreign golfers as it offers world class golf courses at very affordable price. Furthermore, the exchange rates fator makes it more appealing. For example, Awana Kijal Golf, Beach and Spa Resort's Unlimited Beachside Golf Package currently offers from only RM390 nett (or about 85 Euros) for two to enjoy a one-night stay with breakfast and unlimited rounds of golf. At this moment, Singaporeans topped the list of foreign golfers to Malaysia, followed by Japanese, South Korean and Chinese. I guess because of its location nearer to Malaysia.

Although India is among the popular destinations for affordable golf holidays and relaxing spas, the Indian are flying abroad to golf resorts and spas. Most of the destination is still restricted to South East Asia like Malaysia. This is because the green fee in the golf courses in Malaysia is among the lowest in Asia and Malaysia has around 200 world standard golf courses. Check out the golf course directory here or check out latest happening in malaysia's golf here.

So far, I have only went to driving range for few times. I manage to get the basic skills of golf swing. I loves when my golf driver contact with the ball and you see the ball just fly away. For far, my average distance is around 150 metres. I wish I could swing like Tiger Wood. I certainly recommend anyone to give it a try.

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Mantanani, Sabah - Divers' paradise

Nice view of the beach

Picture of dugong - the endangered creature

The Mantanani group of islands just off Kudat, Sabah proffers not only stunning vistas of clear aquamarine waters but a once in a lifetime opportunity to dive with the legendary dugong. Home of this endangered creature whose population around the world numbers only 100,000. With 19 relatively shallow dive sites and three wrecks from World War II lying in 42 metres of water, Mantanani is a scuba diving paradise.

"This place is going to be my first place to visit as soon as I get my scuba diving license. Top priority! May be it should be in my 2011's vision."

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Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, Sabah

Nice view from the sky

Corals found at the islands

Sited just off the coast of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park which comprises 5 islands; Pulau Gayana, Pulau Manukan, Pulau Sapi, Pulau Sulug and Pulau Mamutik, was gazetted in 1974 as Sabah's second national park under the guardianship of Sabah Park. Though diving at the marine park is possible all year round, the best visibility is enjoyed between March and October before the annual plankton boom occurs. But should you find yourself visiting during the annual plankton season, you will not be disappointed, as the krill bloom attracts whale sharks, a most extraordinary sight. Besides snorkeling and diving, visitors may also try out sea walking or opt for a delightful sunset cruise. Windsurfing and para sailing are conducted just outside of the park's boundaries.

Imagine you are in deserted island, all to your self. You are so close to nature as never before. It will surely blow you away as you are there. Definitely a must-visit place!

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